Shift Operations Technician

Astute People; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Other benefits

Job summary

Astute are working on behalf of our client, a world leader in Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery, to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for a 12-hour rotating shift at the Lincoln energy-from-waste site.

You will oversee safe, efficient plant operations, start-up/shut-down duties, inspections and first line maintenance, coordinating with the control room SCADA and CMMS systems. This role requires a technical qualification and experience in power generation.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification such as City & Guilds or BTEC, or time‑served apprenticeship.
• Experience with steam raising equipment or power generation in Energy from Waste, Biomass, refineries or similar.
• Ability to carry out first line maintenance on mechanical or electrical equipment.
• H&S qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Monitor and control the plant via the SCADA system, maintaining an accurate log of events.
• Carry out plant inspections, fault diagnosis and first line maintenance.
• Log issues in the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE policies and Environmental Permit; report issues to management.
• Write RAMS as required.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate and assist with safe unloading of plant consumables.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Power generation experience

First line maintenance

H&S qualification

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC in Engineering (Level 3)

Time-served Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Astute are working on behalf of our client who are one of the world's largest leaders in the Environmental, Waste and Energy Recovery industries to recruit a Shift Operations Technician.

The Energy from Waste site in Lincolnshire has a capacity to process 190,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 13MW of power for the surrounding area.

We are looking for a Shift Operations Technician to join the team at the Energy from Waste site as part of a 12-hour rotating shift team. You'll be responsible for the safe & efficient operations of the plant including startup & shut down duties, plant inspections and first line maintenance.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Operations Technician role

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Monitoring and controlling the plant through the Control Rooms SCADA system, maintaining an accurate log of all events.
• Carry out plant inspections, fault diagnosis and first line maintenance as required.
• Log all issues in the sites Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ensure compliance with the sites HSQE policies along with the sites Environmental Permit and report any issues to management.
• Writing RAMS as required.
• Train and mentor junior members of staff.
• Coordinate and assist with the safe unloading of plant consumables.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds or BTEC in an Engineering discipline or a time served apprenticeship in Engineering. Ideally a level 3 qualification
• Working experience with Steam raising equipment or Power Generation this can be from Chemical / COMAH sites, Energy from Waste / Biomass or similar Power Plants, Refineries, Marine Engineering sector
• Able to carry out first line maintenance on Mechanical or Electrical equipment
• H&S Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

Personal skills

The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker at times
• Competent in working with a variety of IT systems
• Able to carry out extended plant walks including working at height

Salary and benefits of the Day Operations Team Leader role

• Starting salary up to £48,000
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Other benefits

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.